Samuel L. Persiani

Samuel Lee Persiani, 68, of Conard Sowers Road, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013, at Hinkle Hospice House. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Salisbury National Cemetery by the Rev. David Kolb. Inurnment will follow in the columbarium with military honors. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Davidson Funeral Home.Samuel was born in Forsyth County on June 22, 1945, to Samuel and Emily Lou Snow Persiani. He was a former employee of Taylor Brothers Tobacco Co. and a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his parents.Samuel is survived by his wife, Diane Wilkins Persiani of the home; daughters Sondra Whitman and Cathy Snow (David), all of Lexington; son Bobby Persiani (Kim) of Walkertown; five grandchildren; and brothers Bill Persiani of King and Edwin Persiani of Winston-Salem.The family would like to express their thanks to the staff of Hinkle Hospice House for all the love and care given to Samuel and family during his illness.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hinkle Hospice House, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292.